HONOLULU (KHON2) — Big changes are coming to Hawaii roads and it’s not just about traffic.
Starting July 1, electric vehicle drivers across the state will face a new charge — one tied directly to the miles they drive.
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In a move designed to fund road maintenance in the age of electric cars, the state’s transportation department is implementing a road usage charge program for EV owners.
The idea? If you don’t buy gas, you’re not paying the fuel tax that traditionally funds road repairs. But the roads still need maintenance and someone needs to foot the bill…